Ocean County’s First Raising Cane’s Opens Nov. 2: Here’s How to Score Free Food

BRICK, NJ — After years of anticipation from Jersey Shore diners, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is officially opening its first-ever Jersey Shore location in Brick Township on Monday, November 2, bringing its famous chicken finger meals, major giveaways and dozens of new jobs to Ocean County. According to Raising Cane’s and multiple published reports, the restaurant will open at 1036 Cedar Bridge Avenue in Brick Plaza, marking the company’s first location in Ocean County and its first restaurant serving the Jersey Shore region. [locations….gcanes.com]

The highly anticipated opening is expected to draw large crowds, with company officials planning a full day of celebrations, prizes, community donations and special promotions.

Grand Opening Giveaways and Free Food

Guests who arrive early could walk away with some valuable prizes.

Raising Cane’s announced that the first 100 customers who purchase a Combo Meal inside the restaurant will receive a free Raising Cane’s branded trucker hat and a Free Box Combo Card, while supplies last. The Box Combo includes four chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and Cane’s famous sauce. [locations….gcanes.com]

The biggest giveaway of the day is the company’s popular “Lucky 20” promotion, where 20 customers age 13 and older will be randomly selected to win Free Cane’s for a Year. Entry registration begins at 8 a.m., with the drawing scheduled for approximately 9:30 a.m. Winners must be present to claim their prize. [locations….gcanes.com]

Doors officially open at 10 a.m. following a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local officials and representatives from the Brick Chamber of Commerce. A live DJ is also scheduled to provide entertainment throughout the day. [nj1015.com]

Community-Focused Opening

The grand opening is about more than chicken fingers.

Raising Cane’s says it plans to donate $1,000 each to the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter and Choose Love, Celebrate Life, two organizations serving local residents. Company leaders say becoming part of the community is a major focus of the Brick opening.

What’s on the Menu?

Unlike many fast-food chains, Raising Cane’s has built its brand around a simple menu focused almost entirely on hand-battered chicken fingers.

Popular menu items include:

• Chicken Fingers
• The Box Combo
• The Caniac Combo
• Chicken Sandwich Combo
• Crinkle-Cut Fries
• Texas Toast
• Coleslaw
• Fresh Lemonade
• Sweet and Unsweet Tea
• Raising Cane’s signature Cane’s Sauce

The restaurant says its chicken is marinated for at least 24 hours and cooked fresh to order.

Location Information

Raising Cane’s Brick Township
📍 1036 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Brick, NJ 08723
📞 (862) 343-6050 [locations….gcanes.com]

Hours

• Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to Midnight
• Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.

What’s Nearby?

The new restaurant is located within the busy Brick Plaza retail corridor along Cedar Bridge Avenue, one of Ocean County’s busiest commercial districts.

Nearby destinations include:

• Brick Plaza shopping center
• Costco Wholesale
• Lowe’s Home Improvement
• Target
• Ocean Medical Center
• Brick Commons retail area
• Route 70 shopping and dining corridor

The location sits in the heart of Brick Township’s major shopping district, making it convenient for residents from Brick, Toms River, Lakewood, Point Pleasant, Mantoloking and surrounding Ocean County communities.

Hiring and Jobs

The company has also been hiring for approximately 80 positions, including:

• Cashiers
• Customer Service Associates
• Kitchen Crew Members
• Fry Cooks
• Shift Leaders

Raising Cane’s has promoted competitive wages, weekly pay, flexible scheduling and advancement opportunities.

About Raising Cane’s

Founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1996 by Todd Graves, Raising Cane’s has grown into one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in America, operating more than 1,000 locations in over 40 states. The company is known for its simplified menu centered around high-quality chicken finger meals and its cult-like customer following.

Official Links

Official Website:
raisingcanes.com

Brick Location Page:
Brick Restaurant Information

Facebook:
facebook.com/RaisingCanes

Instagram:
instagram.com/raisingcanes

X (Twitter):
https://x.com/RaisingCanes

TikTok:
tiktok.com/@raisingcanes

For Ocean County chicken finger fans, November 2 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year, with free food, exclusive giveaways and the Jersey Shore’s first taste of the popular fast-growing chain.